The sky on
your birthday.
In the Heart of the Tarantula Nebula
The Tarantula Nebula's heart contains huge bubbles of energetic gas, dark dust filaments, and massive stars. At its center is R136, a dense star cluster once thought to be a single star. This cluster, also known as NGC 2070, hosts many hot, young stars. Their intense light ionizes the nebula gas, and their particle winds shape the surrounding material.
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Released on your day
Space pictures released on your month and day in other years, or a few days either side. Each one is sharp enough to print as a poster.
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The Earth on your day The Earth on 31 March 2009 · Bahamas See it as a poster -
Released on 31 March 2010 Around the star-formation region Gum 19 (RCW 34) See it as a poster -
Released on 31 March 2025 A galaxy that gives great feedback See it as a poster -
Released on 31 March 2021 M87's Central Black Hole in Polarized Light See it as a poster -
Released on 31 March 2016 The galactic centre See it as a poster -
Released on 31 March 2005 Hubble spies cosmic dust bunnies See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 31 MAR 2009 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 31 MAR 2009.
Questions about March 31, 2009
What space photo was released on March 31, 2009?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 31, 2009 was "In the Heart of the Tarantula Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 31, 2009?
A waxing crescent moon, about 28% lit.
What day of the week was March 31, 2009?
March 31, 2009 was a Tuesday, day 90 of the 365 days in 2009.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 31, 2009?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.